The 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine Honda P10A has been built in Thailand since 2016. It is best known as the base engine of the tenth-generation Civic 1.0 Turbo in Europe and is also used in the seventh-generation City; it produces 122-130 hp.
P-series family: P07A, P10A.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 988 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 122 – 130 |
| Torque output, Nm | 173 – 200 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.7 |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | Dual-VTC + VTEC |
| Turbocharging | Borgwarner B01G |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Civic 2017) — city — highway — combined |
5.9 4.2 4.8 |
| Weight, kg | 112 |
The engine was installed on:
- Honda City 7 (GN) since 2019;
- Honda Civic 10 (FC) in 2016 – 2022.
Disadvantages of the Honda P10A engine
- A rather problematic engine: forums are full of complaints about turbocharger failures;
- The reason is the timing belt running in oil: with infrequent oil changes its debris clogs the variable oil pump, oil pressure drops and the turbocharger fails first;
- Change the oil often;
- Like all direct-injection engines, it is prone to carbon deposits on the intake valves.
Frequently asked questions about the Honda P10A
How much power does the Honda P10A make?
The Honda P10A develops 122 - 130 hp and 173 - 200 Nm of torque.
How much oil does the Honda P10A take and which one?
Engine oil capacity: 3.8 liters. Recommended oil: 0W-20.
Does the Honda P10A have a timing belt or chain?
The Honda P10A uses a timing belt.
Is the Honda P10A turbocharged?
Yes, the Honda P10A is turbocharged (Borgwarner B01G).
Does the Honda P10A need valve clearance adjustment?
Yes, there are no hydraulic lifters, so the valve clearances have to be checked and adjusted periodically.
What is the fuel consumption of the Honda P10A?
Honda Civic 2017: city 5.9, highway 4.2, combined 4.8 L/100 km.
What cars was the Honda P10A installed on?
Honda City 7 (GN) since 2019; Honda Civic 10 (FC) in 2016 - 2022.
What are the common problems of the Honda P10A?
A rather problematic engine: forums are full of complaints about turbocharger failures. The reason is the timing belt running in oil: with infrequent oil changes its debris clogs the variable oil pump, oil pressure drops and the turbocharger fails first. All known problems.
What engines are related to the Honda P10A?
P-series family: P07A.
